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Letter Refers to the New York Fire of 1838
WOODBURY, Levi (1789-1851). Nominated for Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court by President James Polk. He held the position 1845-1851. He was Secretary of the Treasury, Secretary of the Navy and Governor of New Hampshire. Partly printed document signed, one page, Jan. 3, 1840 to the Commissioners of New York referring to certain goods destroyed by fire…in the City of New York. Orders the claim of $181.07 be paid to Buloid & Caswell. Signed in full as Secretary of Treasury. A very interesting document worthy of further research. Fine condition............ $125.00
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